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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Google
Pricing
Usage-based — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android, Api
Best for
Mobile Developers, Startups
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Mountain View, CA, USA

What is Firebase?

Firebase is a databases tool from Google. Firebase offers realtime databases, auth, hosting, and serverless functions.

Firebase uses usage-based pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to mobile-developers, startups and runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.

Standout strengths include fast to build, realtime sync, google integration. Worth weighing: vendor lock-in, nosql constraints.

Firebase pricing

Spark (Free)
Free
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Pros

  • Fast to build
  • Realtime sync
  • Google integration

Cons

  • Vendor lock-in
  • NoSQL constraints
  • Costs can scale

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Frequently asked questions

What is Firebase?

Firebase offers realtime databases, auth, hosting, and serverless functions.

How much does Firebase cost?

Firebase is usage-based-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Firebase have a free trial?

Firebase offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Firebase support?

Firebase is available on Web, Ios, Android, Api.